Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has congratulated Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka on his 81st birthday.
Amosun, in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, described Soyinka as “a quintessential scholar who bestrides the literary world like a Colossus”.
“Soyinka excels in all genres of literature and his prodigious works have continued to be a reference point in academic circles all over the world,” the statement said.
Amosun opined that the first winner of the prestigious Awo prize for Leadership “has continued to be a source of inspiration to youths across the globe on top-notch scholarship, values of industry and public spiritedness.”
He wished him robust health and many more years of meritorious service to the nation.